Donations for Citations

Donations for Citations is a Parking and Transportation program that aims to alleviate students’ monetary stress by offering an alternative to paying for citations while helping University of Tennessee students, staff, and faculty who don’t have a stable food supply. The initiative is also sponsored by the UTK SGA.

The beneficiaries of the donations will be the Big Orange Pantry and Smokey’s Pantry, two assistance resources for those within the University of Tennessee community.

Which Tickets Are Eligible?

• No Permit
• Unauthorized Area

View Traffic and Parking Regulations for more specific information on violations and fines

Who is Eligible?

Active students, faculty, and staff listed in official UT Knoxville records (IRIS & Banner) can use the Donations for Citation program once per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) for a qualifying ticket with a maximum value of $32.

What Items Are Accepted?

To utilize the Donations for Citations program, five (5) full-sized, unopened boxes or packages of non-perishable items or hygiene products must be donated. Examples include cereal, oatmeal, canned vegetables/meat, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, granola bars, spices or condiments, soap, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, powdered detergent or pods, floss, lotion, tissues, or body wash.

How to Utilize the Program?

Within 13 days of the citation being issued, bring five (5) approved full-size items to the Parking and Transportation Office, located at 2121 Stephenson Drive (7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday).

Present the citation to the parking staff who will complete the dismissal process if all terms of the program are met.